The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-10
CALIFORNIA CORRUPTION.
A Series Of Astounding Revelations Which
Have Aroused Public Indig nation.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Oct 9-The San Fran
cisco atmosphere is murky with partial oisclos-
ures of wholesale and ind.scrimnate bribery
Occasionally CLEANS of light have appeared
but the air is still heavy, though heroic efforts
are being made to clear it. The storm has been
long time gathering, but so fierce and wide
spread has it proven that every body is aston
ished and shocked. 1t has come from three
directions The Sharon divorce case has fur
nished one storm center. the case of Mrs.
Wright vs.. thu Geary-street Gable Road another
and the case of Feeney Clmy better know as
Little Pete" third. In the Sharon case tie
attempt to bride Judge Sullivan was a sensa-
ton. Ex-Judge Evans, who was indicated by
exJudge Terry to be the culprit, has made
public statement emphatically denying the
charge. Notwithstanding this Terry, who is
now here. reiterates the charge and says he is
willing to lay the facts before any authorized
person persons. It is understood that the
matter will be investigated by the grand jury
on Monday next Terry promises to make a
sensation when he gives his information to the
grand jury
The Wright case is more complicated In it's
features. In this three persons were
charged with attempt to bribe jury. One
of these, ex-State Senator Creighton, has been
convicted. but owing to the kindness of the con-
victng Judge. who released him on 900
bonds. he failed to appear and receive his sent
ence. 1t is generally believed he is now safe in
Mexico. The others IMPLICATED in the case are
r. r. Morrow, a reputed millionaire, and James
McCord. who Is at present in Denver. engaged
in cabe-road construction. Morrow's case came
up during the past week. but owing to the alb
sence of one of the principal Witnesses who is
reported to be in Montreal, was postponed. As
McCord's case was set to up after Nor
rows trial, the proceedings are for the time be-
ing blocked 1t is freely stated that both
Creighton and DAVIS have gotten out of the way
SO az to break down the for the prosecu-
ton. Morrow is out on $50, 900 bail
In Little Pete's" case the worst features ap-
pear It comprises the alleged bribery of Judge
Toohy and District Attorney Stonehill, and
number of minor issues in which the notorious
politician Christopher Buckley IS implicated.
Little Pete was recently convicted of jury
bribing, and In the course of his trial several
attempts to bride the jury which was trying
him were detected. This led to an investigation
by the grand jury of bribery in general. In the
course of this investigation it became necessary
to secure certain documents in the possession of
a Chinese merchant. and search warrant was
procured to obtain them. While Foreman
MenzleS, OF the grand jury, was securing the
papers, deputy sheriffs appeared on the scene
with a writ of replevin aud attempted to inter-
fere with him. In fact. Menzies was compelled
to deliver the papers to the sheriff, but
while they were being transferred to the sher-
ifs Office he secured some of the i'm portant
and secreted them For this he arrested.
but no charge could be made to hold against
him. He then turned about and had those who
with his search-warrant arrested for |
of court. Among those thus proceed |
I'D against was Ell. Fl. Lowenthal the attorney |
for little Pete" He was the only one con- |
victed. and was sentenced to five days impris- |
onment and $500 fine. He is now out on a writ |
Of habeas corpus which up for hearing |
aext Tuesday. Among the papers secured by |
Menzies was document which showed that |
5000 had been paid to Judge Toohy, before |
whom Little Pete" was tried and 5000 to the
district attorney. There were also letter and
kilograms which tended show that Christie
,her Buckley interested in ''Litte PeteD
md had been applied to for his influence and aid
None of these matters has yet been proven
md all those implicated make emphatic den1als
II any wrong doing. These alleged corruptions,
becoming public at the same time. have created
intense indignation among the better class of
itizens and will no doubt result in a thorough
nvestigaton and the punishment of those Grim
nally concerned The organization of a vigil
ance committee to hang the levee the most
m portant malefactors freely discussed and
trongy advocated by one of the morning news
aDers but such proposition only greeted
nth smiles by the more collected and sensible
ortion of the people. There is, however
trong movement on foot to organize commit
BE OF citizens whose duty it shall be to see that
he investigation is made in the most complete
1anner. and that full justice is melted to judge
nd jury corruptors.